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1. 
Zips set to start Rob Ianello era against Syracuse
3 hours ago - ohio.com
... or not, here come the Syracuse Orange to play the University of Akron and christen the second season of InfoCision Stadium. Zips coach Rob Ianello said the ''or not'' part of that should not be a concern for the p.m. opener today. ''I am excited to get the season under way, and I know our team is equally excited,'' Ianello said. ''We are playing an excellent opponent, a BCS school. I know it will be quite a challenge for us. ''We are looking forward to seeing how we do when it really counts. It will be a very good measuring stick for our players and our program.'' The Zips have ... Read More »
2. 
Alleman Joins Akron-ISP Sports Network Broadcast Team
19 hours ago - gozips.com
... Joins Akron-ISP Sports Network Broadcast Team AKRON, Ohio Former University of Akron football student-athlete and NFL player Andy Alleman has joined the Akron-ISP Sports Network as color analyst. Alleman, who played offensive line for the Zips during the and season, joins UA's veteran broadcast team of Steve French ... Read More »
4. Football Gameday Fan Experience Information
1 day ago - gozips.com
... Ohio The University of Akron football team kicks off its season on Saturday, when Big East Conference opponent Syracuse visits InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field for a p.m. ET contest. InfoCision Stadium and the UA campus offer a great college football gameday atmosphere. This season fans will be treated to many of the same ... Read More »
5. Zips Football Practice Report: Wed., Sept. 1
2 days ago - gozips.com
... Football Practice Report: Wed., Sept. AKRON, Ohio University of Akron head football coach Rob Ianello visited with GoZips.com on Wednesday, following his team's practice at InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field. The Zips open the season at home on Saturday, playing host to Syracuse at p.m. ET in a game scheduled to be carried by ESPN. "We took today as a bonus day in our preparation," the first-year Akron coach said. "We did half of a Wednesday and ... Read More »
6. FIVE QUESTIONS ON UA FOOTBALL
2 days ago - ohio.com
... This Section Most Read Stories Here are five questions facing the University of Akron football team heading into the season. UA beat reporter Tom Gaffney offers his analysis: . How will the players react to the new offensive and defensive schemes? The Zips now will run a pro-style offense and conventional - defense. The offense is much harder to pick up than the defense. The ... Read More »
7. New Zips coach eager to pass tests
2 days ago - ohio.com
... This Section Most Read Stories Rob Ianello will make his debut as a head coach Saturday when his University of Akron football team meets Syracuse at InfoCision Stadium. Ianello hopes that he will get passing grades on his first test, which is not the one Saturday. ''I had the graduate assistants make me a test, which I am going to take . . . [Wednesday] morning,'' Ianello said Tuesday during his first weekly news ... Read More »
8. Graduate back for a sixth year
5 days ago - ohio.com
... by the NCAA because he lost so much playing time to injuries in his career. Then in preseason camp, he said he feels healthy again and has had no ill effects of a horrific hip injury suffered in . Two weeks ago, he became a college graduate. And early this week, he was named one of three team captains. It would be easy for Allen to revel in the past, but he much prefers to think about the Zips' season that begins Saturday at home against Syracuse. ''I am just trying to enjoy each day. I have not let it all get to me,'' said Allen, a graduate of Ursuline High School in ... Read More »
9. Zips season outlook
5 days ago - ohiomm.com
Football If any Zips fan tells you he knows what will happen this year, hes either a liar, a psychic, a Pollyanna, or a persistent pessimist. Heading into camp, I wasnt optimistic. Im still not. But now I recognize the potential the Zips have to make a run at a bowl game. Aside fro Read More »
10. Ianello selects Nicely for QB
8 days ago - ohio.com
... training camp, he did good work and got far ahead of Matt,'' Zips first-year coach Rob Ianello said. ''We really felt Patrick was the guy and was the best fit for what we are doing right now. ''We believe in both of them. I believe Matt Rodgers can go in and play and win. I always believe the team needs one quarterback and that's going to be Patrick.'' Nicely, a graduate of Willoughby South High School, said he appreciates the opportunity. ''I am glad they had the confidence in me to lead this team to where they want it to be,'' Nicely said Wednesday after practice. ''I am glad I am ... Read More »
11. Zips name Nicely as starting quarterback
9 days ago - ohiomm.com
Football As Ive been writing since the spring, Rob Ianellos offense is ideal for sophomore quarterback Patrick Nicely. Combine that fact with Nicelys strong camp and it wasnt a difficult decision for the coaches, who named Nicely the starter today over junior Matt Rodgers. Read More »
12. Football Names Allen, Thomas and Ward Senior Captains
10 days ago - gozips.com
... communication earlier this month. He recently received a sixth year of eligibility from the NCAA following a hip injury suffered during the season. In , he carried the ball times for yards and tallied five touchdowns (most of any UA rusher). Thomas recorded tackles and a team-high-tying six pass breakups last season as a linebacker. Ward was a starter on the offensive line in all games a season ago and has made -consecutive career starts. Visit the video link below to hear comments from Allen, Thomas and Ward regarding their recent honor. Fans are reminded ... Read More »
13. QB position just one of several tough calls
10 days ago - ohio.com
... Read Stories Zips coach to announce winner of quarterback battle on Wednesday The University of Akron football community will soon learn the name of the Zips' starting quarterback for the season opener on Sept. at home against Syracuse. Coach Rob Ianello said Monday that he will tell the team before practice Wednesday who has earned the right to be the starter. Junior Matt Rodgers, who started three games in before sustaining a season-ending knee injury, and sophomore Patrick Nicely, who started the final seven games, are the candidates. Rodgers and Nicely have shared duties ... Read More »
14. Scrimmage doesnt end quarterback competition
12 days ago - ohio.com
... the one-hour scrimmage. But Ianello said that was part of the quarterback sequence in recent days. ''We rotate every day who's with the ones and who's with the twos. It was Patrick's opportunity today,'' Ianello said. ''Yesterday [Friday], Matt came out first with the ones in practice in all our team situations.'' Statistically, the players were relatively equal, with Nicely completing -of- passes for yards and Rodgers completing -of- for yards. Nicely threw the only touchdown pass, a -yarder to Jalil Carter, and neither player threw an interception. Ianello said the major ... Read More »
16. Zips football scrimmage
13 days ago - ohio.com
... defensive tackle Almondo Sewell (left) battles offensive guard Mike Ward during a University of Akron football team scrimmage at InfoCision Stadium in Akron, Ohio. (Paul Tople/Akron Beacon Journal) Quarterback Patrick Nicely (center) looks for a receiver during a University of Akron football team scrimmage at InfoCision Stadium in Akron, Ohio. (Paul Tople/Akron Beacon Journal) Zips head coach Rob Ianello ... Read More »
17. Football Closes Training Camp with 60-Play Scrimmage
13 days ago - gozips.com
... Closes Training Camp with -Play Scrimmage AKRON, Ohio The University of Akron football team concluded its preseason training camp on Saturday, with a -play scrimmage that was open to the public at InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field. Two weeks from today, on Sept. , the Zips open the season at home versus Syracuse at p.m. ET. "There were times when I thought the defense did a great ... Read More »
18. Zips eager to strut stuff
13 days ago - ohio.com
... will be a big part of the evaluation.'' The scrimmage will be the last day of training camp, which began Aug. . Next week, Ianello said the focus will shift to game preparation, a process that will continue for the final opponents of the season. Ianello said his biggest concern about the team in training camp has been not having enough depth at some key positions. ''We have some depth issues. The offensive line, we are only two deep, and at linebacker the same. Some positions, we are deeper, like tailback, wide receiver and defensive line,'' Ianello said. ''Across the board, we ... Read More »
19. Camp notebook August 20
14 days ago - ohiomm.com
Football As camp draws to a close, Akron players experienced more of a gameday atmosphere today. Some spectators sat in the stands. The blimp flew overhead. The band attended and played the fight song. I dropped by for the tail end. Here are my notes: The offensive line is a position that a lot of u Read More »
20. NCAA Football Preview - Akron Zips
15 days ago - sportsnetwork.com
... direction. However, that was not the case for Akron, which suffered through a miserable season. After opening the schedule with a - setback to Penn State, the Zips rebounded with a - victory over Morgan State. Defeating Morgan State did not get the ball rolling for the Zips however, as the team dropped its next six contests, and five of those losses came by double figures. Akron was able to snap the six-game slide with a tough, - victory over Kent State, but the losing continued for the Zips, who dropped their next two matchups against Temple and Bowling Green by a combined - ... Read More »
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